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Water Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, dark-colored ceramic vessel with a lid, titled "Water Jar" by artist Leigang. The vessel has a wide mouth and a rounded body with a smaller base, featuring a handle on top of the lid. The surface exhibits a dark glaze with visible imperfections and unevenness, with horizontal ridges around the body. The base of the vessel is wider and has a more irregular shape. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with right-handed itogiri, covered with streaked glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
552 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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